- George Russell secured victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, marking a strong start to his world championship campaign.
- Russell engaged in a fierce battle for the lead with Charles Leclerc during a chaotic opening nine laps at Albert Park.
- A strategic error by Ferrari during a Virtual Safety Car period allowed Mercedes to gain an advantage, leading to a comfortable one-two finish for the team.
- Kimi Antonelli finished second, with Charles Leclerc taking third place ahead of Lewis Hamilton, whose wait for a Ferrari podium continues.
- Oscar Piastri crashed before the race even began, while Aston Martin experienced a difficult start to the season with Fernando Alonso failing to finish.
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